The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Quietus
Also known as Titus Fulvius Junius Quietus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 39
Quietus is a supporting character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during events
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 39
- Books
- 1
Quietus is the son of Macrianus who becomes a usurper in the East, attempting to claim imperial power beyond his legitimate inheritance. His story represents the recurring pattern of civil strife that plagued the Roman Empire during periods of weak central authority.
Description
Quietus is a Roman usurper with aristocratic features, wearing imperial purple despite his contested claim to power. His bearing reflects the ambitious nature of someone who has reached beyond his legitimate right to rule.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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